Our practice is dedicated to ensuring that for every weight loss surgery, our patients receive the very best care and guidance as they work to achieve their weight loss goals. While the vast majority of weight loss procedures are successful, we do encounter patients from across the country who have undergone a weight loss procedure and have not been satisfied with their weight loss and health improvements. Often, we can help these patients by revising their procedures.
Most weight loss surgical procedures can be revised or altered to better suit the needs of the patient, including:
The first step in the revision process is to evaluate why the patient may not be losing as much weight as they think they should be, or why they are gaining weight back. There usually are three main reasons for this situation:
After surgery, some patients gain a small amount of weight back within 1-3 years. Some gastric bypass patients may regain approximately 5 to 10% of their excess body weight within 1-3 years post surgery. This is a result of the stomach stretching over time.
Some patients need to focus more than others on exercise and diet after surgery. We work closely with our patients to determine how their lifestyle is affecting their weight loss. Often a simple diet or increase in exercise can fix the problem.
The initial weight loss surgical procedure has indeed failed and requires revision. Examples may include a dilated gastric bypass pouch, a band pouch that has dilated, a band that has slipped from its proper position, a dilated sleeve, or a port that may have migrated from its appropriate position beneath the skin.
Most patients who are unhappy with their weight loss do not need revisional surgery. Many problems can be fixed through diet and exercise counseling, and we will gladly assist with this.
However, when a revision procedure truly is needed, it can be a very successful and rewarding option that allows the patient to maintain a healthier weight and prevent the onset of diseases that often accompany obesity.
If you are considering a revision surgery, we encourage you to contact our office so that we can evaluate the issue and provide you a variety of options that will help you accomplish your weight loss goals.
Revisional Weight Loss Surgery
Our practice is dedicated to ensuring that for every weight loss surgery, our patients receive the very best care and guidance as they work to achieve their weight loss goals. While the vast majority of weight loss procedures are successful, we do encounter patients from across the country who have undergone a weight loss procedure and have not been satisfied with their weight loss and health improvements. Often, we can help these patients by revising their procedures.
Most weight loss surgical procedures can be revised or altered to better suit the needs of the patient, including:
The first step in the revision process is to evaluate why the patient may not be losing as much weight as they think they should be, or why they are gaining weight back. There usually are three main reasons for this situation:
Most patients who are unhappy with their weight loss do not need revisional surgery. Many problems can be fixed through diet and exercise counseling, and we will gladly assist with this.
However, when a revision procedure truly is needed, it can be a very successful and rewarding option that allows the patient to maintain a healthier weight and prevent the onset of diseases that often accompany obesity.
If you are considering a revision surgery, we encourage you to contact our office so that we can evaluate the issue and provide you a variety of options that will help you accomplish your weight loss goals.